Paddington Pups Blog » Uncategorized http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:41:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Home Renovations: Can Tradies and the Pooch live in Harmony? http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/home-renovations-can-tradies-and-the-pooch-live-in-harmony http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/home-renovations-can-tradies-and-the-pooch-live-in-harmony#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:55:13 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=493 We often have new clients join us for short periods of time while they have home renovations going on.  Just as we get put out of home when performing renovations, so to can our furry companions.  Considering the hustle and bustle of building and demolition, how do we make this massive event a non-even for our dogs?

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]]> http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/home-renovations-can-tradies-and-the-pooch-live-in-harmony/feed 0 A Day in the Life of a Paddington Pups Pack Leader http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-paddington-pups-pack-leader http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-paddington-pups-pack-leader#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:45:20 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=486 7.30am – Opening the doors for another day.  We set up for the busy day ahead: filling mop buckets, turning on the hydrobath, dispersing toys, water bowls and beds for the pups, all the while greeting and bringing in today’s doggies.

9.00am – Walks get underway! We organise the walks as per the personalities and capabilities of each individual dog,... Click here to read more....

]]> http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-paddington-pups-pack-leader/feed 0 Paddington Pups September Dog of the Month – Bella http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/paddington-pups-september-dog-of-the-month-bella http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/paddington-pups-september-dog-of-the-month-bella#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:40:59 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=483 Congratulations Bella!

Bella is our beautiful red Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She has been a Paddington Pups regular for several years now.

A typical day for Bella at Paddington Pups involves having a play first thing with any dog her size that is up for a good rumble, chase or tug-of-war.

Bella loves to go for a good... Click here to read more....

]]> http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/paddington-pups-september-dog-of-the-month-bella/feed 0 Dogs’ Sixth Sense to Assist Seizure Sufferers http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/dogs%e2%80%99-sixth-sense-to-assist-seizure-sufferers http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/dogs%e2%80%99-sixth-sense-to-assist-seizure-sufferers#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:47:23 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=475

Dog lovers have always known the endless devotion our pooches feel for us, and now there are very special dogs that can provide security and safety for the 50 million people who suffer from Epilepsy and unpredictable seizures.

A large number of seizure sufferers are unable to undertake the most common of activities like cooking dinner, showering... Click here to read more....

]]> http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/dogs%e2%80%99-sixth-sense-to-assist-seizure-sufferers/feed 0 About the Bernese Mountain Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/about-the-bernese-mountain-dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/about-the-bernese-mountain-dog#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:43:22 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=470

The Bernese Mountain Dog is categorised in the working dog group and was used as a general farm animal, they were also utilised for their size and strength to pull carts and as draft animals.

This breed can grow to up to 70cm high and weigh up to 55kg. Bernese have a distinctly... Click here to read more....

]]> http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/about-the-bernese-mountain-dog/feed 0 Did You Know…? Dog Facts http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/did-you-know-dog-facts-7 http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/did-you-know-dog-facts-7#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:41:19 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=468
  • It takes 19 muscles or more to move a dog’s ear.
  • There are an estimated 400 million dogs in the world
  • Petting dogs is proven to lower your blood pressure
  • The biggest recorded dog was ‘Zorba’ an English mastiff who measured 8ft 3 inches from nose to tail and weighed 343 pounds
  • One female dog and her female offspring

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    ]]>     http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/did-you-know-dog-facts-7/feed 0     Dogs and Nail Clipping http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/dogs-and-nail-clipping http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/dogs-and-nail-clipping#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:35:59 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=462

    Clipping your dogs nails yourself can be a daunting task, but patience, the right equipment and a little know how can help you out if you would prefer to do it yourself at home.

    Firstly, you do have to be a little bit careful and hold your dog in a firm but gentle position so that they... Click here to read more....

    ]]>     http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/dogs-and-nail-clipping/feed 0     Canine Cuisine http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/canine-cuisine http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/canine-cuisine#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:32:09 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=458

    Variety is the spice of life! Even though we at Paddington Pups stock a range of highly nutritional and tasty dinner’s and treats, every dog loves the surprise of receiving a totally new and delicious meal. Now we can create cuisine meals fit for a queen’s corgi!

    Your biggest problem will be making sure they don’t get... Click here to read more....

    ]]>     http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/canine-cuisine/feed 0     HELP! My Dog Chews Everything! http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/help-my-dog-chews-everything http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/help-my-dog-chews-everything#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:43:21 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=450

    It’s impossible to stop a dog from chewing completely; however, there are steps to manage this behaviour.

    Be sure to ‘dog proof’ your house and belongings by putting away any objects that could end up chewed to oblivion.

    Provide your dog with a range of appropriate chew toys, and be sure to alternate toys regularly to prevent... Click here to read more....

    ]]>     http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/help-my-dog-chews-everything/feed 0     Old Dogs CAN Learn New Tricks – Dog Myths Busted! http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/old-dogs-can-learn-new-tricks-%e2%80%93-dog-myths-busted http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/old-dogs-can-learn-new-tricks-%e2%80%93-dog-myths-busted#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:36:05 +0000 Top Dog http://paddingtonpups.com.au/blog/?p=445

    There’s an endless supply of myths out there in relation to dog behaviour and training, speak to any dog enthusiast and you will come across an array of beliefs seemingly handed down from generation to generation. So which ones do we believe and which ones are pure hogwash?

    Myth #1:

    “Old dogs can’t learn new tricks, only... Click here to read more....

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